I am From…

By Kady

Adapted by Levi Romero

Inspired by “Where I’m From” by George Ella Lyon

I am from an old microwave whose old and tired

From an out-of-tune guitar 

I am from the old swing out back

Leaves change to orange in the fall

I am from Sunflowers as tall as the roof

The big old Oak tree

Whose long-gone limbs I remember

As if they were my own.

I’m from “life is like a box of chocolates”

From a prehistoric Aunt and uncle

I'm from patience and kindness

And from determination 

I'm from “inside voice” and “Calm down lucy”

And amazing grace

I'm from Big family get-togethers 

Born in Louisville and raised in red white and blue 

Chilli and chocolate pie

From aunts bad hair day

Turned into a fun night out

From the large dusty cookbook 

Sitting on top of the fridge

By Kady                                                                                         Date 9/18/23